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Caldicot Castle

📍 Monmouthshire, Wales

4.2 ★★★★ 1,500 reviews

About

Caldicot Castle is an extensive stone medieval castle in the town of Caldicot, Monmouthshire, in southeast Wales, built near the site of Harold Godwinson's former Saxon castle by the Norman earls of Hereford from about 1100. The castle became a Grade I listed building on 10 June 1953.

Built c.1100 by Norman earls of Hereford near Harold Godwinson's Saxon castle site. Owned by Thomas of Woodstock, son of Edward III, until 1391. Features a 14th-century gatehouse and round tower. Grade I listed since 1953. Now a country park and museum.

Getting There

🚗 Drive via M48

In Caldicot, Monmouthshire. From M48 (J2): 5 min. From Newport: 20 min via M4/M48. Well signed.

🚂 Caldicot Station

Transport for Wales from Cardiff/Newport. 10 min walk to the castle through the country park.

🅿️ Country Park Car Park

Free parking in Caldicot Castle Country Park.

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Partial Access🌳 Country Park🏛️ Medieval Castle👶 Family Friendly

A well-preserved medieval castle with a Norman motte, round tower, and 14th-century gatehouse set in 55 acres of beautiful country park. The grounds are accessible; the castle interior has some stairs. Popular for family events and weddings. Free entry to the country park; castle has separate admission.